Roy Keane left to look elsewhere as Ipswich pull the plug on ex-England caretaker Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor will not be teaming up as expected with Roy Keane at lowly Ipswich.

The Championship’s bottom club, without a win in 14 league games this season, pulled the plug on the move.

Former England Under-21 boss Taylor, who quit Wycombe earlier this month, admitted earlier in the week that he had been in talks with Keane.

Moving on: Ipswich have decided not to pursue any further interest in Peter Taylor

He was even expected to take up a post in time for Saturday’s home clash with fellow strugglers Derby.

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But there was a dramatic twist when Ipswich issued a statement to confirm Taylor would not be joining the Championship’s bottom club, who have yet to win in 14 league games this season.

Former England Under-21 boss Taylor said: 'We couldn’t come to an agreement and it’s best for all parties just to leave it at that.'

Asked if he was disappointed that the move had failed to materialise, Taylor added: 'I don’t want to say one way or the other.'

The club statement read: 'Ipswich Town Football Club can confirm that Peter Taylor will not be joining the coaching staff at Portman Road.

'Senior management staff at the club and Mr Taylor held discussions over a potential role in support of the coaching team during the course of this week, however there will be no further progression of those talks.

'The club wishes Peter Taylor every success in his future career.' Taylor added:

'I don’t want to add anything to the statement. The comments are fine by me.

'I don’t think it would be in the interests of any of us to go any further into the reasons why.'